JIMI HENDRIX The Wind Cries Mary (music video - from the album Are You Experienced?, 1967) The Wind Cries Mary is a rock ballad written by Jimi Hendrix and released by the Jimi Hendrix Experience as the bands third single on May 5, 1967. Today, it is number 379 on Rolling Stone s list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. Jimi wrote this in 1967 for Are You Experienced?; it was inspired by his girlfriend at the time, Kathy Mary Etchingham. Hed gotten into an argument with her about her cooking. She got very angry and started throwing pots and pans and finally stormed out to stay at a friends home for a day or so. When she came back, Jimi had written The Wind Cries Mary for her. Kathy Mary recalled, Wed had a row over food. Jimi didnt like lumpy mashed potato. There were thrown plates and I ran off. When I came back the next day, hed written that song about me. Its incredibly flattering. (Source Q magazine February 2013) Billy Cox, who was the bassist for the Band of Gypsys and long-time friend of Hendrix has cited Curtis Mayfields influence on the song: The Wind Cries Mary was a riff that was influenced by Curtis Mayfield, who was a big influence for Jimi. Line-up / Musicians: Jimi Hendrix — vocals, guitars Noel Redding — bass; Mitch Mitchell — drums;
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